Karen Eubank

Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

Preston Hollow French Eclectic is Timeless, Elegant and Functional

By Karen Eubank / April 28, 2016 /

We scroll through a lot of listings every day. Sometimes we just sit back, gaze at the screen, and say “Wow!” This Preston Hollow French Eclectic at 6523 Lupton is a stunner. What caught our eye is the craftsmanship and after a little digging we’re not surprised to find it was built by Danes Custom…

Highland Park English Tudor with Timeless Style, Modern Updates and a Perfect Location

By Karen Eubank / April 25, 2016 /

This lovely Highland Park English Tudor at 4524 Edmondson ticks all the boxes. Timeless style, smart updates, great flow, and most of all, a modern house that successfully capitalizes on the charming look of an older home. From the curb you could easily mistake this as a 1920s build instead of 2001 construction. This is…

North Oak Cliff Craftsman Airplane Bungalow is a Charmer

By Karen Eubank / April 22, 2016 /

Sitting on a front porch swing, sipping ice-cold lemonade, and waving at the neighbors seems like a nostalgic scene from a great movie. You may think that lifestyle is only found on screen, but there are still neighborhoods and homes in Dallas that capture every bit of that vintage cinematic charm — and then some.…

Original 1920s Lakewood Tudor Renovated to Perfection

By Karen Eubank / April 21, 2016 /

When this gorgeous French Eclectic Tudor at 6640 Avalon hit my inbox, I was sure it was a new build. The lines are much cleaner than you see on homes from the 1920’s, and it’s absolutely pristine. Then I looked closer. Those windows are original and you don’t see façade embellishments like these on new…

A Budget-Friendly Staging Uncovers Hidden Potential at 307 N. Waverly, says Karen Eubank

By Karen Eubank / April 19, 2016 /

Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of our five-part series breaking down our free team staging of 307 N. Waverly. Read Part One and here. Would you rather spend about $250 having a professional stager give you advice on how to prepare your home for sale or take a $10,000 (or more) price reduction? Seems like…